Johnny Winter was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was born on February 23, 1944, in Leland, Mississippi, and raised in Beaumont, Texas. Winter was known for his virtuosic guitar playing and powerful, soulful voice, as well as his unique blend of blues, rock, and jazz.

Winter began playing the guitar at a young age and was influenced by blues greats like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Robert Johnson. He formed his first band, Johnny and the Jammers, in his early teens and began playing local clubs and parties. He later formed the band Johnny Winter And, which included his brother Edgar on keyboards and saxophone.

Winter gained national attention in the late 1960s with the release of his debut album, "Johnny Winter," which featured his signature fiery guitar playing and raw, emotional vocals. He went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Second Winter," "Still Alive and Well," and "Nothin' But the Blues."

Winter was also known for his collaborations with other musicians, including Muddy Waters, with whom he recorded the Grammy-winning album "Hard Again" in 1977. He continued to tour and record throughout his career, earning a reputation as one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

Sadly, Winter passed away on July 16, 2014, at the age of 70, but his legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire generations of blues and rock musicians.

Born John Dawson Winter III. -GSH

• Johnny Winter - guitar/vocals
• Edgar Winter - keyboards/sax
• Tommy Shannon - bass
• "Uncle" John Turner - drums

1. "The Progressive Blues Experiment" (1968)
2. "Johnny Winter" (1968)
3. "Second Winter" (1969)

• Johnny Winter - guitar/vocals
• Rick Derringer - guitar/vocals - b. Rick Zehringer (Zherringer), August 5, 1947, Union City, Indiana - formerly with The McCoys.
• Randy Jo Hobbs - bass/vocals - formerly with The McCoys.
• Randy Zherringer - drums - formerly with The McCoys.

1. "Johnny Winter And" (1970)

• Johnny Winter - guitar/vocals
• Rick Derringer - guitar/vocals
• Randy Jo Hobbs - bass/vocals
• Bobby Caldwell - drums

1. "Johnny Winter And Live" (1970) - Single: "Johnny B. Goode"

1. "Still Alive and Well" (1973)
2. "Saints & Sinners" (1974)
3. "John Dawson Winter III" (1974)
4. "Captured Live!" (1976)
5. "Together" (1976) (with brother Edgar Winter)
6. "Nothin' But the Blues" (1977)
7. "White, Hot & Blue" (1978)
8. "Raisin' Cain" (1980)
9. "Guitar Slinger" (1984)
10. "Serious Business" (1985)
11. "Third Degree" (1986)
12. "The Winter of '88" (1988)
13. "A Lone Star Kind of Day" (1990)
14. "Nightrider" (1991)
15. "Let Me In" (1991)
16. "Hey, Where's Your Brother?" (1992)
17. "Walking By Myself" (1992)
18. "Scorchin' Blues" (1993)
19. "White Lightning: Live at the Dallas International Motor Speedway" (1994)
20. "Birds Can't Row Boats" (1995)
21. "Broke and Lonely" (1996)
22. "Liberty Hall Sessions" (1997)
23. "Ease My Pain" (1997)
24. "Winter Heat" (1998)
25. "Live In NYC '97" (1998)
26. "Electric Blues Man" (2-CDs) (1999)

1. "Johnny Winter: A Rock n' Roll Collection" (2-CDs) (1995)
2. "Johnny Winter / Second Winter / Captured Live!" (3-CD box set) (1997)
3. "White Hot Blues" (1997)
4. "The Masters" (2-CDs) (1998)
5. "Blues In A Box" (3-CD box set) (1998)

• Official Johnny Winter Site
• The Johnny Winter Story - Unofficial and Independent Site
• Johnny Winter - Guitar Legend